Area Sales Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Randburg; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary with commission and

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Medical aid and retirement savings

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic, supportive work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales strategy across Gauteng from Randburg. You will lead a team of sales professionals, develop plans, and ensure product availability in key retailers and distributors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in sales, with leadership experience in FMCG. Travel within the territory is expected, and a strong network with retailers is essential for achieving targets and growth.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, with at least 2 years in a sales management or team leadership role, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales plans and achieve targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of sales techniques and market dynamics in the Randburg region.
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to travel within the designated sales area.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement area-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue and volume targets.
• Manage, coach, and motivate a team of sales representatives to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and retail partners.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure effective product placement and promotional execution within the assigned sales area.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance, market insights, and team activities to senior management.

Conoscenze

Sales leadership

FMCG familiarity

Strategic planning

Team coaching

Relationship building

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a dominant force in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, is looking for a strategic and dynamic Area Sales Manager to lead their sales initiatives across a designated territory, reporting from their Randburg office. This role is pivotal in driving sales performance, managing key accounts, and leading a team of sales professionals to achieve ambitious targets within the Gauteng province. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective sales strategies, ensuring product availability, and fostering strong relationships with retailers and distributors to expand our client's market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement area-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue and volume targets.
• Manage, coach, and motivate a team of sales representatives to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and retail partners.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure effective product placement and promotional execution within the assigned sales area.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance, market insights, and team activities to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales , with at least 2 years in a sales management or team leadership role, preferably in the FMCG sector .
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales plans and achieve targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of sales techniques and market dynamics in the Randburg region.
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to travel within the designated sales area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance for business-related travel.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment within a leading FMCG organization.